Get CharlElie’s answer

• When and why did you decide to shave your head?

For Samson, Elvis and Marylin, for anyone, the hairstyle is like a hat, a cap.

This appearance has some meaning.

Your look means something for others who decipher your appearance.

Punk or rockabilly, trader or hippy, long hair, short hair, curlers or buns, braids or ponytails, a wig, a dye or a fringe can refer to a certain tribe.

Neither Boudiste or skinhead, one day, I decided to start my life, without any reference.

• What is it about Australia that made you record two albums over there?

Australia combines one of the most recent civilizations (ours) and one of the oldest (the Aborigines). Art is born in the subconscious; it reveals the mystery of the unspoken. My sister was living in Australia during the 90′s so I decided to go there to understand our differences. I related some of my experiences along two books: “Candy Dragons” and “The Hall of Mists”. I did lots of photos, my first photo-collages and photo poems came from there. I also recorded there two Cd’s : “Melbourne 1990” and “Victoria Spirit“,

Album: "Melbourne 1990", CharlElie

Album: "Victoria Spirit", 1991, CharlElie

• What are the main differences / challenges between composing a movie soundtrack and your own album?

I wrote 17 film scores. Each experience was different. Music should be heard without taking over. To create a mood is to find the right color of the film. Inspired by the scenario, it is like cutting a suit in history. I try to support the dialogues that others have written. When I write a song, I am the creator, but also the model who must wear it. So I write the words that I can easily interpret.

CharlElie, August 4th, 2011 – from Paris, France.